(FOX 2) - The American Red Cross is experiencing the lowest levels that their post-summer blood supply has dropped in at least six years. In addition to the emergency shortage of blood and platelet supply, this summer's blood donor turnout has also decreased by 10%. The American ...
"While thousands have responded to the call to help save lives, there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage," she said, adding that the Red Cross experienced a 30 percent increase in blood donation appointments through mid-July, but more donations are needed to meet hospital patients...
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency as donations plummet to the lowest levels seen in 20 years. Ad "One of the most distressing situations for a doctor is to have a hospital full of patients and an empty refrigerator without anybloodproducts," Pampee Young,...
"Sadly, the need for life-saving blood transfusions never takes a break. So, it's important for us to have blood ready to go when every second counts," said Diane Concannon, communications director at The American Red Cross New Jersey. She said there is no substitution for blood and the...
American Association of Blood Banks. A professional, non-profit organization established in 1947 dedicated to the education, formulation of standards, policy and other facets of transfusion medicine. The AABB is responsible for collecting half of the US blood supply and transfusing 80%, and is invo...
In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are urged to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. In thanks, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Sept....
By Laura McGuire, American Red Cross Since November 2019,Brian Reignierfrom Green Bay has worked on the Red Cross Blood Services Team in Northwest Wisconsin. In January 2022, Reignier went from blood collector to blood recipient. After an emergency surgery to repair an infected knee replacement, ...
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Diseaseis an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to change into a sickle shape. Because of the contortion, the blood cells don't move through the body too well and die prematurely. This causes a shortage of healthy red blood cells and this condition is calledSickle Cell ...
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